Increasing Number Of Fatal Chicago Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents continue to be a significant traffic safety concern, due to various reasons. As seen in the pedestrian accidents that have been discussed on this site (in posts found under the “pedestrian accidents” category) such accidents in Chicago as well as in the greater Chicago area often involve serious accident injuries. Many such accidents are fatal. Due to the harm caused by these accidents, lawsuits are often filed to collect accident injury compensation.

Various aspects of pedestrian accidents – including the types of accident injuries that typically occur as well as what you should do if you are hit by a vehicle – are further discussed on the “Chicago Pedestrian Accidents” page.

Pedestrian accidents in which people are struck while walking in a crosswalk continue to be a traffic safety problem in the Chicago metropolitan area as well as nationally. On this site, there have been many Chicago-area pedestrian accidents – some fatal – in which pedestrians are hit as they walk in crosswalks.

Another source of concern with regard to fatal pedestrian accidents is the increase in their frequency. This increase is likely due to many reasons, including increasing traffic and congestion as well as driver inattentiveness.

Should you be involved in a car accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights. You should not assume – especially without proper legal representation – that you will receive appropriate compensation for your injuries, hardships and/or losses. To speak directly with a trial lawyer from Elman Law Group immediately, call (773) 392-8182 at any time. There is no fee for this consultation.